80 green jobs for Ireland / Empire State building goes green / US's first passive house retrofit?

The new issue of CI hits the shelves this week. Here's a round up of some interesting stories that have broken while we've been away from the blog, working on the latest issue.

Irish green tech firm Solar Print to create 80 jobs: Irish Times

Major BBC investigation suggests the global asbestos industry is targeting developing nations: AFP

British homeowners to pay higher stamp duty for energy inefficient homes? Daily Mail (yes I know it's the Daily Mail - unfortunately they were the only news outlet I could find who weren't running this story behind a paywall)

Isover launches Irish energy efficiency awards: Silicon Republic

How SEAI's Accelerated Capital Allowances scheme has helped one Irish firm reduce the running costs of its data centre by 30%: Silicon Republic

European Commission publishes voluntary green public procurement for product categories including thermal insulation, CHP, street lighting and floor coverings: Envirocentre.ie

Bord Na Mona grows its renewable energy portfolio: Silicon Republic

Worldwide PV market to double in 2010: Wordofrenewables.com

Empire state building to get $20m green retrofit: Guardian

Is this the US's first passive house retrofit project? Jetson Green

Up to ten energy management interns are being recruited in Louth: SEAI

Brief profile of the new apartments at Arsenal FC's former ground Highbury, which have earned a BREEAM 'very good' rating: Building Design News